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Lentil Dip with Tahini and Lemon

This Mediterranean lentil-tahini-lemon dip is so rich in flavor and nutrition, it will become a weekly favorite!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Course: Salad , Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 cup lentils (uncooked)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 to mato chopped
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup Tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • pepper

Instructions

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  1. Boil the lentils for about 20 minutes with a bay leaf.
  2. Strain and remove the bay leaf
  3. In a pan sauté the garlic with cumin for a minute.
  4. Add the tomatoes, tahini, cilantro, lemon juice, water and salt and pepper and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add the lentils, mix gently.
  6. Serve in a bowl or dish drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.